Why Mom’s Shaky Hands May Not be Parkinson’s Disease
This is a guest article by Dr. Doris Schechter, M.D., INSIGHTEC Medical DirectorIf it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it is probably a duck. People often make decisions based on this logic all the time. When it comes to medical...
What You Need to Know About Being a Caregiver For Your Partner?
Becoming a caregiver for a spouse is an adjustment for both the caregiver and the person being cared for. When we choose a partner our dream is to grow old together and spend time in ways we choose, with people we want, doing the things we enjoy most in our lives....
When Caregivers Are Falsely Accused
My 95 year old father asked me to take him to the bank to make some adjustments to his accounts. I was his executor. We had a loving, wonderful relationship. He trusted me with all aspects of his care. We sat in front of the banker as I began to explain why we were...
4 Tips to Cope with a Person Who Denies Having Dementia
It doesn’t seem to make sense that people who have dementia don’t know they have it. But it is a surprisingly common occurrence. It’s one of the biggest challenges we face as caregivers. Why does it happen? How do you cope when it does? This phenomena has a name...
6 Ways To Effectively Communicate With Seniors Who Have Dementia
Dementia comes in many forms, with Alzheimer’s Disease being one of the most well-known. This disease is increasingly affecting the elderly and is progressive and as yet, has no cure, meaning that it worsens through time. Patients experience difficulties...Connect With Me
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